Brysonesque

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of William McGuire "Bill" Bryson (born 1951), Anglo-American author of light-hearted travelogues.

    "So while during the writing process, I described my task as somewhat Brysonesque, it is a journey through Southern culture rather than a more conventional traveler's guide. Because, unlike Bryson, I actually got out of my car and chatted with folk."

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"So while during the writing process, I described my task as somewhat Brysonesque, it is a journey through Southern culture rather than a more conventional traveler's guide. Because, unlike Bryson, I actually got out of my car and chatted with folk."

Etymology

From Bryson + -esque.

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